Hunters and others using Carbon Synergy Climbing Sticks should discontinue their use immediately. The lightweight and portable units are a popular system of gaining treestand height when none are established in the area or travel distance precludes heavier alternatives. The safety bulletin issued by Latitude Outdoors in early October explains, “After receiving reports of steps slipping or detaching from the posts on certain Carbon Synergy Climbing Sticks, we are issuing an immediate stop-use notice while we conduct a thorough investigation.”
Since the introduction of Carbon Synergy Climbing Sticks the company has received a number of warranty claims involving movement, slipping or detachment of the step-to-post connection. While the reports reflect a small percentage of the products in use, the company has issued a stop-use-immediately warning and recall out of an abundance of caution.
Prior versions of this product, offered by Treestyx, successfully met all industry testing requirements. In 2025 Latitude Outdoors acquired Treestyx and brought an upgraded product to market as the Carbon Synergy Climbing Stick. The original’s design and construction were maintained, while introducing a knotless attachment method. The new version underwent additional testing and recertification in collaboration with the company’s manufacturing partners before its release.
Latitude Outdoors is offering a full refund to all customers who return their Carbon Synergy Climbing Sticks, regardless of where they were purchased.
Customers who purchased Carbon Synergy Climbing Sticks, Carbon Synergy Illuminators or Carbon Synergy Stealth Strips through the Latitude Outdoors website can use the company’s online return portal to obtain a prepaid return shipping label. Once the product is received and processed, a full refund will be issued.
Those who purchased Carbon Synergy Climbing Stick 3-Packs or 4-Packs through an authorized dealer should return the product to the retailer where it was purchased. The retailer will facilitate the refund process.
